• Home
  • Rickenbacker 4003 Bass Guitar in Matte Black
Home

Rickenbacker 4003 Bass Guitar in Matte Black

£2,799.00

Loading...

FREE UK Delivery

Free & Next Day delivery to most UK locations when spending over £149

Earn 8397 Loyalty Points

You’ll get £83.97 to spend on your next order.

Click and Collect

Available to collect by request.
Looking to try or buy at our Guildford store?
How does click and collect work at Andertons?

SKU: 504003MBL

Product Description

Rickenbacker's iconic 4003 shape is recognisable amongst classic and modern players alike - and serves up more tonal flexibility than ever before. These are the basses that helped form iconic rock tone throughout the 20th century. It has the capability to push boundaries once again, boasting a number of intuitive design specs.

Construction

The 4003 is a quality instrument made using a high grade sturdy maple body and neck. It looks slick, plays supremely smoothly and will last a lifetime of playing. Its exquisite Caribbean rosewood fingerboard adds a hint of retro vibe. The neck through body construction aids sustain and resonance across the instrument, providing a dynamic playing experience.

Sound

This is where Rickenbacker take things to the next level. With the 4003, you don't just have to hold down the bass line. Get creative with two outputs jacks you can use in a variety of ways. Run your signal in two separate stereo paths using the Rick-O-Sound mod, splitting the pickups for an expansive earthy sound. Layer each signal with various effects for ambient soundscapes.

Use the push/pull modifications to diversify your tone. The vintage setting has all the scooped full frequency sound you'd want for classic rock, while the modern position produces plenty of presence and controlled aggression.

Specifications

Body 

  • Body Type: Solid
  • Body Wood: Maple
  • Weight: 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs.)

Neck

  • No. Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 84.5 cm (33 1/4'')
  • Neck Wood: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Wood Chechen (Caribbean Rosewood)
  • Fret Marker Style: Triangle
  • Neck Type: Through body

Hardware and Electronics

  • Tailpiece: RIC
  • Bridge: RIC
  • No. of Pickups: 2
  • Type of Pickups: Single Coil
  • Output Type: Stereo/Mono
  • Machine Heads: Schaller Deluxe

Please Note: Due to supply chain issues, control knobs may differ from those pictured.

Cian Hodge author picture

Written by Cian Hodge

Customer Reviews

5.0

1 review

Value

Looks

Durability

Sound

Trusted Customer6th Oct 2023

An iconic guitar. I’ve wanted one for years and it really met my expectations. It’s made to a fabulous quality and of course it has that distinctive sound. Playing it is a delight.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Finance Options

Select deposit amount

0% = £0.00

Total amount payable £0.00. APR representative. Finance is subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.

Total Cash Price
£0.00
Deposit
£0.00
Amount of Credit
£0.00
Duration of Agreement
0 Months
0 Monthly Repayments
£0.00
Cost of Credit
£0.00
APR Representative
0%
Annual Rate of Interest (Fixed)
0%
Settlement Fee
£0.00
Total Amount Payable

£0.00

How do I use instant finance?

It's simple! Just add the products you want to your basket and click the "Checkout" button in your basket. Go through the checkout process and tick the "Finance" option under "Select Your Payment Method". You can then choose which finance term you'd like to apply for, and change your deposit if you wish.

At the end of the checkout you'll be taken to the V12 Finance web site. This is where your finance application is processed. Assuming your application is accepted you'll be able to place your deposit and confirm your order right there.

Then, your order will come through to Andertons and we'll send you the goods. Get approval before 3pm and we'll send your order out the same working day (stock permitting) for next working day delivery!

Who can apply for finance?

You must: spend over £300, be at least 18 years of age, have been a UK resident for 3 years or more, be able to make repayments by Direct Debit, be in regular employment (minimum of 16 hours per week) including self-employment, or in permanent residence with your partner who is in regular employment.

Read More About Online Finance

Andertons Music Company's Registered Office: 58-59 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4RF. Andertons Music Company acts as a credit broker and not a lender and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank PLC are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Andertons Music Company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm registration number 716155. Credit provided subject to age and status.